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Allison Fox, an English major, and Tristan Davis, a Psychology and Sociology major, share a kiss on the "K" on Oct. 6, 2018.

Couples share their love stories at “Kiss on the K”

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Demonstrators gathered around the K on Friday, April 27 during the open-carry demonstration. The event gathered a handful of people from Ohio, and even Kentucky, in support of gun rights and the second amendment.

Open-carry advocates draw crowd, create peaceful discussion about gun rights

Addie Gall April 28, 2018

Open and concealed-carry advocates gathered on Risman Plaza Friday. Many Second Amendment advocates wore stickers that said “guns save lives” and carried their firearms as well.Kaitlin Bennett, one...

Open carry supporters to congregate on Kent campus

Addie Gall April 18, 2018

As the debate about gun legislation continues to spread across the country, advocates for the second amendment will be coming to Kent State April 27 to spur dialogue with students about how the right to...

An array of heels line the table as they remained untouched during the Walk a Mile in Their Shoes Tuesday evening.

Low turnout for Walk a Mile in Their Shoes

Madison MacArthur April 11, 2018

High heels size 12 and higher were available on Risman Plaza for Walk a Mile in Their Shoes Tuesday, but many remained untouched.While working toward creating a united front to end sexualized violence...

Participants of the Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event pass the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Kent State to host annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” in April

Jaret Shannon March 17, 2018

More than 300 students are expected to strut down Risman Plaza in some unexpected footwear.Kent State will host the annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” this April, an international event to raise awareness...

Palestinians educate through activism

Joseph Langan March 4, 2018

What is it like to live under apartheid?Imagine rifling through papers at military checkpoints between where you live and where you work. Imagine tall fences with barbed wire severing your home from precious...

Alyx Weaver, a neurology graduate student, holds a sign during a Planned Parenthood rally on Risman Plaza.

Empower Women March and Rally unites community in support for women’s rights

Kelsey Meszaros October 27, 2017

Women’s rights activists gathered on Risman Plaza for the Empower Women March and Rally Oct. 26 for a peaceful demonstration to encourage and empower each other.The event, held by the Planned Parenthood...

Mason McLeod, a junior psychology major, helps fill Risman Plaza with red sand to raise awareness on human trafficking Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.

Red Sand Project draws attention to human trafficking

Chyenne Tatum October 19, 2017

Delaney Cordova stood in a pile of red sand covering Risman Plaza, sharing the stories of millions of people who still experience modern-day slavery.“There are people slipping through the cracks of abuse,...

Kathy and Marc Blitz, Kent State alumni, kiss on Risman Plaza.

Couples feel the love during Kiss on the K

Austin Mariasy October 14, 2017

Dozens of couples came together to celebrate the annual Kiss on the K event on Risman Plaza Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.The Homecoming weekend event is an opportunity for older couples to look back at their...

Suleika Carlo-Ramos (left), a sophomore biology major, Richard Gibson and Taniyahh Lennon, both sophomore psychology majors, participate in the "Take a Knee" demonstration in Risman Plaza Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. 

Taking a knee: Students join national conversation with demonstration at Risman Plaza

Tierra Thomas September 28, 2017

The wind was strong, causing papers to fly and posters to fall over, but it did nothing to waver the students kneeling in front of Risman Plaza from what they believe in.Students of different backgrounds...

Hasu Patel, a performer from Baroda, India, plays the sitar during India Fest in Risman Plaza Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Patel, an internationally known sitarist, performed a specific style known as gayaki ang, which mimics the fluidity and range of the human voice.

Students embark on cultural journey at first-ever India Fest

Kassandra Kaczmarek September 21, 2017

Authentic Indian cuisine, music and performances filled Risman Plaza Thursday for Kent State’s India Fest.Hosted by the College of the Arts, the event is the fifth installment in the Fall Arts Festival...